Product Description

Nelson Swag Leg Desk

The Swag Leg Desk has a sculptural look, with signature curved metal legs. The desk offers colorful cubbyholes at the back for organization, with one slot for a 15" laptop. It also features two molded pull-out drawers and a grommet for cord management. The Nelson Swag Leg Desk was designed by George Nelson, whose work is featured in the Museum’s collection. The desk requires simple assembly. Made by Herman Miller®.

History

Mid-Century Design

Following World War II, a number of factors combined to foster a new direction in home products and furniture. New materials, such as molded plywood and plastic, and advances in mass production techniques opened a world of design options. Through the efforts of companies like Herman Miller, their longtime design director George Nelson, and the influential team of Charles and Ray Eames, these new designs could be produced for a broad market. A new vocabulary of ergonomic form, versatile function, and synthetic material emergedâand some of the most beloved furniture of the century was created.